This article investigates the impact of supranational political decision impacts on local areas. Drawing on two case studies, we analyse the consequences of Brexit for coastal communities heavily invested in fishing. The impact on fisheries is differentiated, depending on the fishery and the geographical area. The full impact of Brexit has been mitigated by a gradual phasing out of catches in UK waters until 2026. Fishermen perceive a marginalisation from decision-making processes, despite being affected by European and national decisions. Other fishing industry stakeholders (buyers, processors, sellers) are showing resilience, notwithstanding initial disruptions. They are also represented at European and national levels. Coastal communities are not involved in Brexit, as these issues are being addressed at European and national levels. While regional organisations (public and private ones) contributed to preparing for Brexit, but they did notand do nothold the requisite information to influence decisions regarding the implementation of Brexit in the fisheries sector. Finally, this study shows that, on the one hand, support for fishing and the fishing industry is maintained in a neo-corporatist system comprising a limited number of fishing industry players, the State and the European Union. On the other hand, negotiations between the United Kingdom and the European Union adhere to an intergovernmental negotiation model. These observations highlight the limited scope for local authorities to take part in the debate and prepare for the Brexit transition

This article investigates the impact of supranational political decision impacts on local areas. Drawing on two case studies, we analyse the consequences of Brexit for coastal communities heavily invested in fishing. The impact on fisheries is differentiated, depending on the fishery and the geographical area. The full impact of Brexit has been mitigated by a gradual phasing out of catches in UK waters until 2026. Fishermen perceive a marginalisation from decision-making processes, despite being affected by European and national decisions. Other fishing industry stakeholders (buyers, processors, sellers) are showing resilience, notwithstanding initial disruptions. They are also represented at European and national levels. Coastal communities are not involved in Brexit, as these issues are being addressed at European and national levels. While regional organisations (public and private ones) contributed to preparing for Brexit, but they did notand do nothold the requisite information to influence decisions regarding the implementation of Brexit in the fisheries sector. Finally, this study shows that, on the one hand, support for fishing and the fishing industry is maintained in a neo-corporatist system comprising a limited number of fishing industry players, the State and the European Union. On the other hand, negotiations between the United Kingdom and the European Union adhere to an intergovernmental negotiation model. These observations highlight the limited scope for local authorities to take part in the debate and prepare for the Brexit transition